SB19 members (from left) Justin, Stell, Pablo, Ken and Josh./SB19 via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — P-pop group SB19 is set to perform in the popular Japanese online show “The First Take.” The very first Southeast Asian artist to be nominated as Top Social Artist at the 2021 US Billboard Music …
Read More »Blu Girls topple Kiwis in Canada Cup opener
Blu Girls/spin.ph The Philippine Blu Girls immediately made their presence felt after toppling New Zealand, 5-1, in their opening match at the 2024 Canada Cup International Softball Championship Tuesday, July 2 (Manila time). With both teams tied at 1-all, the Nationals turned it up and left the Kiwis in the dust …
Read More »Renowned Negrense painter gets broad support for national artist award
RENOWNED PAINTER. Famed Negrense visual artist Nunelucio Alvarado (right) with Negros Occidental Fifth District Board Member Rita Gatuslao, who was among the local government officials who witnessed the “Haligi” installation to celebrate the works and contributions of Alvarado to arts and culture on June 11, 2024. The City of Sagay, …
Read More »Flies as pet food? Sask. team wants to boost insect’s potential as sustainable protein source
A Saskatoon-based company is domesticating black soldier flies because it says their larvae could be used in pet food or aquaculture. Saskatoon company is working on genetic modification of black soldier flies to make pet food. Is your pet chasing flies? That could mean more protein, and perhaps someday a …
Read More »Gilas women’s program bares next steps following triumphant FIBA U18 Asia Cup bid
Members of the Gilas U18 team with coach Julie Amos and program director Pat Aquino. PSA MANILA, Philippines – The hard work continues for the successful Gilas women’s program following its masterful conquest of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup Division B in Shenzhen, China last week. Program director Pat Aquino …
Read More »A new and synergetic treatment for hair thinning
It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hair strands per day, according to the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS), the only specialty society recognized by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) that specializes in skin, hair and nails. Any more than the normal average …
Read More »Easy sweet potato leaves salad
Ensaladang talbos ng kamote (sweet potato leaves) is one of our classic Pinoy go-to salads that is accessible, easy and sustainable. Kamote is natively grown in the country, easy to propagate (it grows anywhere) and best of all, meets your fiber dietary requirements. Ensaladang talbos ng kamote is a Filipino …
Read More »Bimby Aquino reveals mom Kris Aquino finds love again: ‘Makulit lang. But a very good guy’
Bimby Aquino Bimby Aquino, Kris Aquino’s son, shared a heartwarming update: his mother has found love again. This means it’s over between Kris and her former boyfriend, Mark Leviste. This revelation came to light on June 29 during an interview for the vlog of entertainment journalist Ogie Diaz. Bimby said his …
Read More »Chinese shuttler dies after collapsing on court in Asian Jr. tourney
Anadolu file photo BEIJING – The Asian and Chinese governing bodies of badminton mourned the passing of Chinese teenage shuttler Zhang Zhijie who collapsed on the court at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia late Sunday. Badminton Asia on Monday said in a statement: “China’s Zhang Zhijie, …
Read More »3 new freezer units with unclaimed dead now tucked away in N.L. hospital’s parking garage
A day after CBC News reported that 28 bodies were stored in freezer units outside a St. John’s hospital, the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Authority started buying items for a new morgue. There are three new freezer units in the hospital’s underground parking garage, now blocked from view. Health Sciences …
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